Gareth Thomas, the first openly gay international rugby player, and James Haskell, London Wasps flanker and LGBT ally, both stopped by Sportslobster TV to discuss among other things the upcoming Sochi Olympics and the wider issue of the lack of openl…
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Archives for November 8, 2013
Posts from November 8, 2013
Arkansas Attorney General Approves Language for 2016 Marriage Equality Ballot Measure
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (pictured) has accepted language for a proposed 2016 ballot measure submitted by Arkansas Initiative for Marriage Equality (AIME) that would repeal the state's constitutional amendment prohibiting same-se…
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AFA’s Bryan Fischer Wants to Know Why We’re Banning Trans Fats and Not Homosexuality: VIDEO
American Family Association spokeshater Bryan Fischer wasn't pleased about the FDA's recent announcement that it was phasing out trans fats from America's food supply. Said Fisher: "Even though [trans fats] makes your frosting…
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Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1462
LILY ALLEN COVERS KEANE: For the annual John Lewis Christmas ad. JIM WOLF: Homeless U.S. Army veteran transformed by makeover, secures housing, faces alcoholism. THIS WEEK: In unnecessary censorship. LANA DEL REY: A teaser of her "Tropico"…
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News: Kwame Harris, NYC, Bill Condon, Asteroid, GM, Marco Rubio
Snowstorm possible on East Coast next week. Michael Musto and Amy Sacco lament the death of nightlife in NYC: "“There’s no more naughty in New York,” she said. “No more of the charm and grit that made this city mysterious and interesting. The ci…
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News: Kwame Harris, NYC, Bill Condon, Asteroid, GM, Marco Rubio
Snowstorm possible on East Coast next week. Michael Musto and Amy Sacco lament the death of nightlife in NYC: "“There’s no more naughty in New York,” she said. “No more of the charm and grit that made this city mysterious and interesting. The ci…
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Hawaii House Begins Final Reading and Vote on Marriage Equality Bill: WATCH LIVE
The Hawaii House is scheduled to hold its third and final reading of the marriage equality bill today at 10 am HAST / 3 pm ET. You can tune in live HERE or HERE.…
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Federal Lawsuit Filed Challenging Idaho’s Gay Marriage Ban
Four gay couples have filed suit in Idaho challenging the state's ban on same-sex marriage and recognition thereof, NCLR reports: The couples, all from Boise, include university instructors, a teacher of deaf children, and a military veteran who…
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Gay Iconography: Is Roseanne An Icon?
Welcome to Gay Iconography, a new feature where we present highlights from a pop culture gay icon and ask you to weigh in on their impact for the LGBT community. It’s tough to remember what life was like when Roseanne first premiered on ABC twenty fi…
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Rachel Maddow Blows Jimmy Fallon’s Mind with the Fact That People Can Still Be Fired for Being Gay: VIDEO
Rachel Maddow appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and discussed ENDA's passage in the Senate, revealing that it's still legal to fire people for being gay in 29 states. Maddow also expresses her dismay that Republicans in the House won…
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